MIT makes slight edits to ‘women of color’ program after federal complaint
A federal civil rights complaint has been filed against a Massachusetts Institute of Technology program that excludes white students. Read more
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SAU Tech signs articulation agreement with Reach University
This agreement aims to create new opportunities for students and alumni to pursue a BA focused in Education. Unlike transfer agreements already in place between SAU Tech and four year institutes, the students accepted into the program will be able to maintain a full time job and remain in this community. Read more
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
The UK data watchdog says it is "making enquiries with Microsoft" over a new feature that can take screenshots of your laptop every few seconds. Read more
Undergraduate Enrollment Picks Up Steam
Enrollment rose across regions and degree types this spring, with strong showings at community colleges. But there’s still a long road to post-pandemic recovery. Read more
ndian students’ union urges UK to retain graduate visas
Chair of union for Indian students and alumni says visa scheme is vital for attracting high-paying international students to UK Read more
US lawmakers challenge ‘secrecy’ on Huawei-funded research grant
Members of US House issue bipartisan demand for details of private foundation giving $1 million annually using controversial Chinese company’s donations Read more
Harvard keeps saint relic, despite returning other items
Harvard University plans to keep its relic of St. Sebastian, a martyr, despite returning other human remains and items of cultural significance. Read more
US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine’s University after missed paychecks
According to the federal government, the labor department’s wage and hour division is investigating Saint Augustine’s as an employer after employees went months without paychecks. Read more
Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar
There’s a big problem with generative AI, says Sasha Luccioni at Hugging Face, a machine-learning company. Generative AI is an energy hog. Read more
UC Academic Workers Strike Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrests
A walkout at the University of California, Santa Cruz could spread to other campuses in the state. The university system is calling the strike “illegal.” Read more
